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3-5. Opening and closing  
the windows 
Power windows ..................232 
Quarter windows  
(smart-cab models)..........236 
4-1. Before driving 
Driving the vehicle .............238 
Cargo and luggage ............251 
Trailer towing (except  
models for model code 
destination W)..................252 
Trailer towing (models for  
model code destination 
W) ....................................253 
4-2. Driving procedures 
Engine (ignition) switch  
(vehicles without smart 
entry & start system)........266 
Engine (ignition) switch  
(vehicles with smart  
entry & start system)........269 
Automatic transmission......277 
Manual transmission ..........284 
Turn signal lever ................290 
Parking brake.....................291 
4-3. Operating the lights  
and wipers 
Headlight switch.................292 
Fog light switch ..................299 
Windshield wipers and  
washer .............................302 
4-4. Refueling 
Opening the fuel tank  
cap .................................. 304 
4-5. Using the driving support  
systems 
Toyota Safety Sense ......... 309 
PCS (Pre-Collision  
System) ........................... 321 
LDA (Lane Departure  
Alert) ............................... 334 
RSA (Road Sign Assist) .... 343 
Cruise control .................... 348 
Rear view monitor  
system............................. 352 
Four-wheel drive  
system............................. 363 
Rear differential  
lock system ..................... 373 
Stop & Start system  
(Smart Stop).................... 377 
Driving assist systems....... 387 
Downhill assist control  
system............................. 395 
DPF (Diesel Particulate  
Filter) system .................. 398 
4-6. Driving tips 
Winter driving tips.............. 402 
5-1. Basic Operations 
Audio system types ........... 406 
Steering wheel audio  
switches .......................... 414 
AUX port/USB port ............ 417 
5-2. Using the audio system 
Optimal use of the audio  
system............................. 418
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■Switches (Left-hand drive vehicles)
Power window switches*1 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  P. 232 
Window lock switch*1. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  P. 233
Door lock switch*1 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  P. 176 
Outside rear view mirror switches*1. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  P. 229 
Heated steering wheel switch*1. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  P. 509
Heater idle up switch*1. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  P. 494 
Manual headlight leveling dial*1 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  P. 294 
LDA (Lane Departure Alert) switch*1. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  P. 334
PCS (Pre-Collision System) switch*1 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  P. 321 
DPF system switch*1 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  P. 398 
Power heater switch*1 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  P. 494, 503
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3-1. Key information 
Keys ................................... 152 
3-2. Opening, closing and  
locking the doors 
Side doors.......................... 174 
Access panels (smart-cab  
models only) .................... 180 
Tailgate .............................. 181 
Smart entry & start  
system ............................. 184 
3-3. Adjusting the seats 
Front seats ......................... 218 
Rear seats ......................... 220 
Head restraints .................. 223 
3-4. Adjusting the steering  
wheel and mirrors 
Steering wheel ................... 226 
Inside rear view mirror ....... 228 
Outside rear view  
mirrors ............................. 229 
3-5. Opening and closing  
the windows 
Power windows .................. 232 
Quarter windows  
(smart-cab models).......... 236 
     
        
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Outside rear view mirrors
Manual adjustable type 
Adjust a mirror.
Power adjustable type
To select a mirror to adjust, turn 
the switch. 
Left 
Right 
To adjust the mirror, move the 
switch. 
Up 
Right 
Down 
Left
Adjustment procedure
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Manual folding type 
Push the mirror back in the direc- 
tion of the vehicle’s rear. 
Power folding type 
Press the switch. 
Folding 
Extending
■ Mirror angle can be adjusted when (power adjustable type)
Vehicles without smart entry & start system 
The engine switch is in the “ACC” or “ON” position.
Vehicles with smart entry & start system
The engine switch is in ACCESSORY or IGNITION ON mode.
■ When the mirrors are fogged up (vehicles with outside rear view mirror 
defoggers) 
The outside rear view mirrors can be cleared using the mirror defoggers. Turn 
on the rear window defogger to turn on the outside rear view mirror defog- 
gers. ( P. 493, 502)
Folding the mirrors
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WARNING
■Important points while driving 
Observe the following precautions while driving. 
Failure to do so may result in loss of control of the vehicle and cause an 
accident, resulting in death or serious injury. 
● Do not adjust the mirrors while driving. 
● Do not drive with the mirrors folded. 
● Both the driver and passenger side mirrors must be extended and properly 
adjusted before driving. 
■ When a mirror is moving (power adjustable type) 
To avoid personal injury and mirror malfunction, be careful not to get your 
hand caught by the moving mirror. 
■ When the mirror defoggers are operating (vehicles with outside rear 
view mirror defoggers) 
Do not touch the rear view mirror surfaces, as they can become very hot 
and burn you.
NOTICE
■ If ice should jam the mirror 
Do not operate the control or scrape the mirror face. Use a spray de-icer to 
free the mirror. 
     
        
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WARNING
Observe the following precautions. 
Failure to do so may result in death or serious injury. 
■ When starting the vehicle 
On vehicles with automatic transmission, always keep your foot on the 
brake pedal while stopped with the engine running. This prevents the vehi-
cle from creeping. 
■ When driving the vehicle 
● Do not drive if you are unfamiliar with the location of the brake and accel- 
erator pedals to avoid depressing the wrong pedal.  
• Accidentally depressing the accelerator pedal instead of the brake 
pedal will result in sudden acceleration that may lead to an accident. 
• When backing up, you may twist your body around, leading to a diffi- 
culty in operating the pedals. Make sure to operate the pedals properly.
• Make sure to keep a correct driving posture even when moving the 
vehicle only slightly. This allows you to depress the brake and accelera- 
tor pedals properly.
• Depress the brake pedal using your right foot. Depressing the brake 
pedal using your left foot may delay response in an emergency, result- 
ing in an accident. 
● Do not drive the vehicle over or stop the vehicle near flammable materials. 
The exhaust system and exhaust gases can be extremely hot. These hot 
parts may cause a fire if there is any flammable material nearby. 
● During normal driving, do not turn off the engine. Turning the engine off 
while driving will not cause loss of  steering or braking control, but the 
power assist to these systems will be lost. This will make it more difficult to 
steer and brake, so you should pull over and stop the vehicle as soon as it 
is safe to do so. 
However, in the event of an emergency, such as if it becomes impossible 
to stop the vehicle in the normal way:  P. 601 
     
        
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■When parking the vehicle 
On vehicles with automatic transmission, always set the parking brake, and 
shift the shift lever to P. Failure to do so may cause the vehicle to move or 
the vehicle may accelerate suddenly if the accelerator pedal is accidentally 
depressed. 
■ Avoiding damage to vehicle parts 
● Do not turn the steering wheel fully in either direction and hold it there for 
an extended period of time.  
Doing so may damage the power steering pump. 
● When driving over bumps in the road, drive as slowly as possible to avoid 
damaging the wheels, underside of the vehicle, etc. 
● Diesel engine: Make sure to idle the engine immediately after high-load 
driving. Stop the engine only after the turbocharger has cooled down.
Failure to do so may cause damage to the turbocharger. 
■ If you get a flat tire while driving 
A flat or damaged tire may cause the following situations. Hold the steering 
wheel firmly and gradually depress the brake pedal to slow down the vehi- 
cle. 
● It may be difficult to control your vehicle. 
● The vehicle will make abnormal sounds or vibrations. 
● The vehicle will lean abnormally. 
Information on what to do in case of a flat tire. ( P. 625)